The implementation of civil laws and addressing challenges related to property rights, contracts, family, inheritance, and commercial relations are essential for a society striving for overall stability and justice. Kosovo’s current context, including the need to improve the administration of civil justice and to ensure fair and timely resolutions of civil matters, requires professionals equipped with profound knowledge and practical skills.
The postgraduate program in Civil Law offers a deep and comprehensive understanding of civil law, covering key areas such as substantive civil law, property law, civil procedure, obligations law, family law, inheritance law, European private law, industrial property law, commercial law, and fiscal law. This program aims to prepare students not only with in-depth knowledge of legal regulations but also with the ability to analyse theoretical perspectives and engage in academic debates that illuminate the most critical issues in civil law.
The mission of the LLM in Civil Law program is to equip students with advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in civil law, along with expertise in scientific research, enabling them to analyze complex legal dilemmas and propose fair, innovative, and professional solutions that contribute to the advancement of justice and effective legal practice.
Upon successful completion of the LLM in Civil Law, students will acquire the following knowledge, skills, and competencies:
Knowledge:
Skills:
Competencies:
According to Article 6 of the Regulation, candidates are eligible for MA studies if they have completed their Bachelor’s studies and earned at least 240 ECTS, depending on the program. Further conditions for admission to the MA program are:
The number of study places according to the decision of the KAA is 35 students per academic year.
According to the Regulation for Master Studies at AAB College, the recognition of qualifications and transfer of studies are governed by Articles 9, 10, and 11. These articles outline the conditions, criteria, and procedures for admitting students from other higher education institutions, detail the process of transferring, and explain how previously studied courses can be recognized and deemed equivalent.
Studies in the LLM Civil Law program last 1 year, 60 ECTS, with a total of 2 semesters.
Upon completion of studies, students earn the academic title LLM in Civil Law.
Graduates of the Civil Law program find employment in a variety of fields, including law firms, where they provide legal advice and representation in areas such as property disputes, contracts, and family law; corporate legal departments, handling compliance, intellectual property, and contracts; the judiciary system, serving as judges, or administrative staff; and in public institutions dealing with justice, property rights, or trade regulations. Our graduates are also sought after in banking and financial institutions for managing legal aspects of transactions and compliance, as well as in arbitration and mediation centers as arbitrators or mediators.
The institutional approach is to encourage a diversity of assessment methods suitable within the legal field. At the Master’s level, students’ achievements are assessed not only based on the fulfillment of learning outcomes but also on their readiness for the workplace. Learning outcomes are assessed through a range of summative and formative assessment tools, as follows:
DROPOUT <14% STUDENT EMPLOYMENT >90% STUDENT SUCCESS IN EXAMS 8.5
Students at AAB College, in accordance with the Statute and the Regulation for MA Studies, have the right to:
Additionally, students have the right to submit complaints and requests regarding any aspect of the teaching process, assessment, or any other issues that they believe may hinder their academic development and well-being while studying at the college.
At AAB College, students are considered equal partners in the design, implementation, and evaluation of quality assurance processes. They actively participate in every working group or workshop that discusses policymaking, strategic planning, and decision-making. Specifically, students engage in quality assurance procedures through the following activities:
